Question 35
A man with dark skin applies for a job as a waiter at a restaurant in Germany. What is an example of discrimination? He does not get the job solely because …
German original: Ein Mann mit dunkler Hautfarbe bewirbt sich um eine Stelle als Kellner in einem Restaurant in Deutschland. Was ist ein Beispiel für Diskriminierung? Er bekommt die Stelle nur deshalb nicht, weil …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- their German language skills are insufficient.
- their salary expectations are too high.
- they have dark skin. — Correct answer
- they have no professional experience.
Explanation
Rejecting an applicant solely because of their skin color is racism and violates the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). All people have the right to equal treatment when looking for a job.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- because — 'Weil' is a conjunction used to express a reason or cause. It connects two clauses, introducing the explanation for the main action (e.g., 'I study because I want to pass the test').
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- receives / gets — 'Bekommt' is the third person singular present tense of the verb 'bekommen', meaning that someone receives or gets something.
- man / husband — An adult human being of male sex. The word can also refer to a woman's husband.
- example — An example is a specific case or situation used to illustrate or explain something more clearly.
- position / job — A position is a specific role or job within a company or organization. It describes the tasks and responsibilities assigned to a particular person.
- Discrimination — Discrimination means treating people unfairly or unequally because of characteristics such as their origin, gender, religion, or disability. The German Basic Law prohibits all forms of discrimination.